In a recent Slate advice column, a clinic owner grapples with a situation after a meeting with a new marketing contact, Dana, who delves into deeply personal topics. Although the owner values directness, she reflects on whether her desire to steer the conversation back to business was rude. The encounter highlights the difficulties of maintaining professional boundaries amidst personal questions, prompting her to reconsider her approach to bluntness and interpersonal communication in workplace settings.
"I just thought I'd get to know you." Dana's surprise at my discomfort reveals a disconnect between the personal and professional boundaries we all navigate.
While I can be blunt, I realize now that my directness might come off as rudeness, especially when interacting with someone new.
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